Assistant Director for Student Organizations and Programming
Job Description
Assistant Director for Student Organizations and Programming
Student Activities, Rose Hill
Fordham University
Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located
in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000
undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.
∙ Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits
package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life,
and disability insurance.
∙ We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents
∙ A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
∙ As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for
the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal
program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain
public and certain nonprofit employers.
∙ As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides
generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days,
6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between
Christmas and New year.
∙ University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program
(EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to
help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family,
life, and work-related issues.
Hybrid Policy:
Please review the Hybrid Policy here.
https://www.fordham.edu/human-resources/policies-guides-and-
agreements/hybridremote-work-policy-for-administrators/
Position Summary
Within the Office for Student Involvement, the Assistant Director for Student
Organizations and Programming advises the 150+ clubs and organizations that
currently reside on the Rose Hill Campus. They are also responsible for ensuring
that all clubs and organizations follow the policies set forth by the University and
by the Office for Student Involvement.
The Assistant Director will also serve as advisor to the United Student
Government Budget Committee and as advisor to the Campus Activities Board.
Throughout the year, the Assistant Director will also serve as primary
administrator for the SalesForce platform, ensuring that user access and settings
are continually updated as needed.
Essential Functions
∙ Primary departmental contact and advisor to 170 student clubs and
organizations.
∙ Maintains budgets and expenses for clubs using Salesforce Service Cloud
and serves as liaison to the University Finance Office in regards to club
expenses.
∙ Advises the Campus Activities Board which includes 10 sub-committees
and a General Board of approx. 40 students. Meets weekly with CAB
Executive Board and each committee to supervise program planning,
development and execution of a well-rounded and full calendar of events
for both weekdays and weekends.
∙ Serves as the lead coordinator, in collaboration with CAB, for large scale
annual events such as Welcome Week, Family Weekend and Spring
Weekend.
∙ Oversees the event registration process for student clubs and
organizations. Meets with student event planners and coordinate event
management procedures for pre-event planning, event set-up and break-
down and event execution. The Assistant Director for Student
Organizations and Programming communicates with the Assistant Director
for Campus Center Operations and the Reservations Coordinator
concerning setup and security needs.
∙ Maintains event records including: required legal documents (i.e.
contracts, waivers), space reservation requests, performance contracts,
security requests and other event management documentation for student
clubs planning events.
∙ Compiles assessment data as related to student organizations.
∙ Facilitates training for student organization leaders, including an annual
club leader training, as well as ongoing monthly development opportunities
throughout the academic year.
∙ Advises the United Student Government Budget and Operations
Committees (includes the new club application process).
∙ Chaperones and supervises weekly late-night and weekend programming.
∙ Serves as primary administrator for Rams Involved, the club management
platform (currently based in Salesforce software), which is used to house
all information regarding clubs and events.
∙ Supervises the Graduate Intern for Programming and one full time staff
member (Student Organizations Specialist).
∙ Coordinates Club Fair in the beginning of both the fall and spring
semesters with the USG Operations Committee.
∙ Supports other Student Involvement areas on large-scale events such as
campus-wide social events, new student orientation, commuter student
programs, senior class events and other major programs.
∙ Participates in and collaborates on University-wide events such as
Homecoming, Commencement and Admissions Open Houses.
∙ Performs other assignments as deemed necessary by the Assistant Dean
for Student Involvement.
Essential Functions Note
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities
Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or
student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is
generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management
or compensation.
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
∙ Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
∙ Minimum two years of experience in the area of event planning, budget
management and student programming.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
∙ Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, with experience in
facilitating workshops, teaching and training.
∙ Demonstrates knowledge of program development and implementation,
advising, and group dynamics as necessary to perform the duties
designated by this position.
∙ Computer literate.
∙ Demonstrates professional maturity, excellent interpersonal and decision-
making skills.
∙ Ability to work both independently and within a highly consultative work
environment.
∙ Flexibility with work hours (night and weekend work required).
∙ Availability to attend to emergent situations on campus as needed.
∙ Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the
goals of Jesuit Education.
Preferred Qualifications
∙ Pursuit of a Master’s Degree in Student Personnel Administration,
Counseling or related area.
∙ Experience with Salesforce.
Minimum Starting Salary: $59,900 (plus on-campus housing)
Maximum Starting Salary: $62,500 (plus on-campus housing)
Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
FLSA: Exempt
START DATE: ASAP
APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/6872
ABOUT FORDHAM
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an
exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000
students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx
and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center
Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United
Kingdom.
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and
welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other
protected categories
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